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The International Conference on Tourism and Leisure Studies attendees include leaders in the field, as well as emerging scholars, who travel to the conference from all corners of the globe and represent a broad range of disciplines and perspectives.
The 2017 Summer School of the UNESCO chair in ICT to develop and promote sustainable tourism in World Heritage Sites, established at USI (Università della Svizzera italiana) is offered in collaboration with Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China.
The Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa provides professionals from the travel and tourism industry the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in an environment of change and innovation.
The 6th International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA) Biennial Conference is held at the University of Greenwich, London, UK, from August 17-19, 2016. The main theme of the conference is 'Tourism in Contemporary Cities'.
The UNWTO.Themis Foundation, in collaboration with The George Washington University, is launching the 2016 University Course on "Tourism and International Cooperation for Development".
TrainingAid is conducting research on training opportunities for tourism professionals, and seeking input from industry stakeholders. Our research focuses on skills building opportunities, because skills matter for business success and for the sustainable development of our industry.
BEST EN (Building Excellence in Sustainable Tourism - Education Network)'s annual Think Tank "Corporate Responsibility in Tourism - Standards, Practices and Policies" is hosted from 12-15 July 2016 in Eberswalde, Germany.
TrainingAid is working with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support its work in promoting sustainability practices around the world through professional training in sustainable tourism. We're thrilled to be part of the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program.
2-week program on ICTs for Promotion and Development of Sustainable Tourism at Cultural and Religious Heritage Sites, organized by UNESCO Chair in ICT to develop and promote sustainable tourism in the World Heritage Sites and the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism.
Talent development in tourism is not just about jobs for those in the industry; it’s also a critical component of the growth of the industry as a whole, because the workforce supporting the industry is a necessary ingredient enabling innovation in tourism.
The UNWTO conference aims to foster dialogue and share good practices in innovative tourism education and research which enhance tourism practices both in public and private sectors and contribute to the human resource development nurturing future leaders in tourism.
The Università della Svizzera italiana in partnership with the UNESCO chair in ICT to develop and promote sustainable tourism in World Heritage Sites are offering an massive open online course on eTourism: Communication Perspectives.
Who’s responsible for educating travelers about responsible behavior? Some examples of tourism organizations and initiatives helping travelers travel more responsibly. Everyone involved in benefiting from tourism, including travelers, should be responsible for responsible travel education.
Training insights by Cynthia Ord, travel consultant and marketing specialist, instructor for the Online Certificate Program in Sustainable Community Development by Village Earth and Colorado State University.